WELD 312A — Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding Units: 0
This course covers basic or beginning level Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). This course includes safe work practices, safety in the welding industry, welding equipment selection, beginning technical drawings used in the welding industry, measuring and cutting, the five basic welds, and thermal cutting processes including Oxyacetylene (OFC) and Plasma. Students will demonstrate the ability to weld the five basic welds (Butt, Lap, Outside corner, Tee, and Edge) in the horizontal and flat positions using the GMAW Process. Noncredit Hours: 72 Repeatable: Yes Grading: Pass/No Pass Prerequisite: None Advisory: None Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NONC COD GE: None CalGETC: None